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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.48, 13,588.18 and 2,817.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.48, 13,588.18 and 2,817.38 is: 4,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.48 : 13,588.18 = 2,817.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.48/13,588.18 = 2,817.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.48x = 13,588.18 × 2,817.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.48x = 38,283,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,283,066.57/9,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.68

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